Urbanization, informal economy, and ecological footprint quality in South Asia

In recent years, South Asian economies have observed rapid urbanization along with expanding informal economy that poses a serious threat to environmental quality. This study examines the impact of urbanization and informal economy on the ecological footprint of selected South Asian countries. Resul...

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Published in:Environmental science and pollution research international 2021-12, Vol.28 (47), p.67011-67021
Main Authors: Qayyum, Unbreen, Sabir, Samina, Anjum, Sohail
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Aquatic Pollution
Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution
Bangladesh
Carbon Dioxide - analysis
Earth and Environmental Science
Ecological effects
Ecological footprint
Economic Development
Economics
Ecotoxicology
Environment
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental degradation
Environmental Health
Environmental quality
Environmental science
Footprint analysis
Impact analysis
India
Informal economy
Research Article
Statistical analysis
Urbanization
Waste Water Technology
Water Management
Water Pollution Control
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Ecological effects
Ecological footprint
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Ecotoxicology
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Footprint analysis
Impact analysis
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Informal economy
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Statistical analysis
Urbanization
Waste Water Technology
Water Management
Water Pollution Control
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